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Yousef al-Ajouri recounts his perilous journey to obtain aid in Gaza amid ongoing conflict, describing deadly routes, chaos at aid centers, and the devastating impact of hunger on his family, highlighting the chaos and suffering caused by the blockade and violence.
Author Salman Rushdie recounts the 27-second attack on him at a lecture in New York, expressing gratitude for the people who rushed to protect him. His new memoir, "Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder," chronicles the doctors who saved his life and his wife's role in his recovery. Rushdie describes the book as a way of "taking the power back" and plans to testify at the trial of the alleged attacker, Hadi Matar.
Amal Murtaja shares her heartbreaking account of the loss and devastation her family experienced during the war in Gaza. She reflects on the plans she had for her week before the conflict erupted, and the tragic events that unfolded, resulting in the death of her brother's wife and two children. Murtaja expresses her guilt and grief, recounting the painful process of burying the bodies and the lasting impact on her family. She shares her brother's dream of his wife comforting him, assuring him that their son is safe. Murtaja concludes by revealing that she and her children have fled Gaza, leaving behind her husband and in-laws, in search of safety.
The author shares their personal experience of being carjacked and the subsequent trauma they faced. They turned to EMDR therapy, a technique that helps process trauma and develop coping skills. Through the therapy sessions, the author gradually regained control and learned to accept and grow stronger from the experience. While their life has changed, they now see themselves as a survivor rather than a victim.
On the 82nd anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, original footage from the event has been released, showing the Japanese surprise attack on the naval base. The attack resulted in the deaths of thousands and the sinking of several ships. Radioman Second Class Art Montagne, who was present during the attack, described the chaos and devastation he witnessed, including the capsizing of the USS Oklahoma and the explosion of the USS Arizona.
The author, who grew up in war-torn Afghanistan, reflects on the meaningless nature of ceasefires and the lasting trauma experienced by children in conflict zones. The author vividly recounts their own experiences of war, including walking on dead bodies and living in constant fear. The pain of Gazan children today resonates with the author, as memories of war continue to haunt them. The author emphasizes the urgent need to end the cycle of violence for the sake of the children who bear the highest price in these conflicts.
Warren Buffett reportedly traded stocks in his personal account that his conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway was buying and selling, according to leaked IRS data. The nonprofit news outlet ProPublica alleged that Buffett traded shares in his private account in the same quarter or the quarter before Berkshire bought or sold the same stocks, including Wells Fargo, Johnson & Johnson, and Walmart. Buffett has previously acknowledged having a personal account separate from Berkshire's equity portfolio and has stated that he tries to avoid investments that could conflict with the company. Berkshire Hathaway has not yet commented on the allegations.
Natalie Sanandaji, a 28-year-old New Yorker, narrowly escaped a Hamas terror attack at the Tribe of Nova music festival in Israel. After being alerted to rockets being intercepted overhead, she and her friends initially thought they were safe in their car. However, they soon realized the danger when gunshots were heard and terrorists approached on foot. They ran for their lives for four hours, making life-or-death decisions along the way. Eventually, they were rescued by a brave man from a nearby town who risked his own life to save them.